Choosing Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent is a community of 102,000 located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario just minutes from the Windsor/Detroit border. Workforce availability is never a problem with over 1 million Canadians living within one-hour of Chatham-Kent’s borders.

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Chatham-Kent has affordable real estate, proximity to major markets, skilled workforce, and is located on the vital transportation routes you'll need to start and expand your business. Shore to shore, people are choosing Chatham-Kent.

Chatham-Kent is also a partner in business by offering lower business operating costs, incentives, and the wide range of greenfield and existing business locations.

Location is Everything

One tier local government

Dedicated Project Manager, investor deals with one contact for local and provincial approvals

Efficient logistics infrastructure: road, rail, water

Well-positioned for North American market entry

Skilled, talented and loyal workforce

Centrally located 2.5 hours from Toronto

7 U.S. points of entry within 1 hour

Bisected by provincial Hwy. 401, a major trade route with the U.S. via Detroit border

Top sectors of focus for future investment:

Choose Canada

When it comes to economic stability and exceptional lifestyle options, Canada has long topped polls and studies ranking the best places in the world to live and work.

One of the most welcoming and profitable places in the world for global business organizations, Canada provides foreign companies with a dynamic and progressive place to put down international roots.

For more information on the competitive advantages you can enjoy doing business in Canada, please visit the Government of Canada’s Invest in Canada online resource.

Choose Ontario

As one of Canada’s most prosperous provinces—nearly 40 percent of Canada’s total economic output—Ontario offers investors one of the nation’s most flourishing and diverse business climates. From information and communication technology to automotive and biofuels, Ontario remains one of the fastest-growing regions in North America and the advanced industrial world.

Five great reasons to consider our beautiful province as part of your global expansion efforts:

A stable, pro-business economy Canada’s banks have been ranked the world’s best by the World Economic Forum for eight years running (2008-2015).

Affordable business taxes According to a report from KPMG, Canada has the lowest total business tax costs in the G-7. Our business taxes are roughly 46% lower than those of the United States.

A highly educated workforce Canada’s workforce is the most highly educated among members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Close to half of the nation’s working-age population has a tertiary level education. See how Chatham-Kent’s workforce training and education services can help benefit your business efforts.

An open, inviting and safe place to live Ontario cities, like the ones right here in Chatham-Kent, have tolerant neighbourhoods, beautiful parks and green spaces, excellent public and private educational institutions and low crime rates.

Additional information on Ontario’s economy and investment benefits can be found on the Invest in Ontario website.

Choose Chatham-Kent

The best part about these benefits: they are all waiting for you in beautiful Chatham-Kent. From taxes and incentives, to logistical connectivity, and site availability, the community of Chatham-Kent has all the resources you need to reap the rewards of doing business in Ontario and Canada.
Contact us today for more information.